Someone significant died yesterday. At least for writers, poets and artists in Kentucky. James Baker Hall. Poet. Artist. Writer. Teacher. Mentor. Former Poet Laureate of Kentucky, 2001-2003. Hall has been an inspiration to generations of Kentucky writers and poets. He’s had a deep influence on my son, Clay. I know that the passing of mentorsContinue reading “Mentors: James Baker Hall 1935-2009”
Category Archives: Recommendations and Reviews
Noel Cordle on Women In The Bible
My daughter, Noel Spencer Cordle, is starting a series of posts on what can be learned from various women in the Bible Visit her blog and subscribe. She’s a wonderful writer and these studies will be worthwhile, especially for young women/wives.
Some Thoughts On Brennan Manning (and The Furious Longing of God)
The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning Justification by grace through faith is the theologian’s learned phrase for what Chesterton once called “the furious love of God.” He is not moody or capricious; he knows no seasons of change. He has a single relentless stance toward us: he loves us. He is the onlyContinue reading “Some Thoughts On Brennan Manning (and The Furious Longing of God)”
Recommendations and Review: The Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan Rah
The Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan Rah Soong-Chan Rah is assistant professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. He has been a church planter and a consistent voice for recognizing the cultural captivity of the evangelical movement and recognizing the contributions of an ethnically and culturally diverse present-future evangelicalism. IContinue reading “Recommendations and Review: The Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan Rah”
My Highest Recommendation: Love Is An Orientation by Andrew Marin
Here’s a previous IM essay on this topic: “What Do Gays and Lesbians Hear? (When They Are With Evangelicals.)” UPDATE: I appreciate Andrew’s kind words in the comments. I have to confess that I’m a little disappointed that the emphasis of Andrew’s book- relationships and conversations- seems to be lost, and the discussion is drawnContinue reading “My Highest Recommendation: Love Is An Orientation by Andrew Marin”
One Paragraph Reviews: Introducing Paul by Michael Bird; Longing For God: Seven Paths of Devotion by Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe
Introducing Paul: The Man, His Mission and His Message. Well-known New Testament scholar and theological writer Michael Bird has written a basic introduction to the life, mission and message of the apostle Paul. It is a book whose intention reminds me of Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, the classic Pauline introduction by F.Continue reading “One Paragraph Reviews: Introducing Paul by Michael Bird; Longing For God: Seven Paths of Devotion by Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe”
Recommendation and Review: Christopher J.H. Wright’s The God I Don’t Understand
While I haven’t mentioned him often on this blog, I’m very impressed with the work of theologian and Bible teacher Christopher J.H. Wright. Wright, like his obvious hero, John Stott, is undertaking serious Biblical theology in the cause of the church’s missional self-understanding. His recent book, The Mission of God, may be the best surveyContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: Christopher J.H. Wright’s The God I Don’t Understand”
Recommendation: Singing the Faith
I enjoy doing recommendations and reviews most of the time. If the product I’m recommending is absolutely amazing, and I know the IM audience is going to enjoy it, then it’s a real pleasure. It’s an absolute, unqualified pleasure to recommend to you the Good Shepherd Institute’s 4 session course and 80 minute DVD, SingingContinue reading “Recommendation: Singing the Faith”
The iMonk on Steve Brown, Etc.
My favorite interview is always with Steve Brown, Etc. Here’s today’s episode, with yours truly as the interviewee. If you aren’t regularly listening to this program, checking out the Guest Room and Steve’s Old White Guy blog, you’re missing some of the best content in the Christian blogosphere. (I never miss this show. It’s regularlyContinue reading “The iMonk on Steve Brown, Etc.”
Recommendation and Review: UnChristian America: Living With Faith In A Nation That Never Was Under God by Michael Babcock
Interesting fact: Michael Babcock teaches humanities at Liberty University and has written a first class book saying the church’s emphasis on the culture war instead of the Gospel was a mistake. Interesting fact: Even though Babcock is a creationist (a minor point in this book,) I haven’t read anyone who has put the errors ofContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: UnChristian America: Living With Faith In A Nation That Never Was Under God by Michael Babcock”
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